These hazardous foods can be found in every fridge
What foods in the refrigerator are dangerous to health (photo: Freepik)
Some foods in the refrigerator can pose the greatest health risks. In particular, they can lead to food poisoning and other dangerous conditions, reports Huffpost.
Foods high in protein and boiled rice
Nutrition expert Matt Taylor said that foods high in protein, such as meat, fish, milk, cheese and eggs, can accumulate harmful substances.
Pathogens can contaminate fresh produce, including mushrooms, packaged green salads, and sprouts. Most fresh produce should be washed at home.
In addition, rice may contain spores of a bacterium known as Bacillus cereus before it is cooked. These bacteria can still pose a threat after the rice has been cooked, and the risk of getting sick from eating them is much higher if cooked rice is not handled properly.
Rice must never be left on the countertop at room temperature. It should be eaten within 24 hours.
Additives and spices in fast food rice can mask signs that it should be thrown away, and there is no way to know how long it was stored before being cooked to order.
Symptoms of food poisoning:
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- loss of appetite
- mild fever
- weakness
- headache
Sight and smell can't always detect spoiled food
Experts say that if you think you can use your senses to detect spoiled food, you can't.
Nutritionist Tracy Yablon Brenner said that a large number of harmful bacteria, such as salmonella and listeria, do not affect the smell, taste, or appearance of food.
Maintaining the proper temperature in the refrigerator is very important. Higher temperatures in the refrigerator can promote the growth of pathogens, which increases the risk of illness and more serious complications. The preferred cooling temperature should be between 2 and 4 degrees.
Mistakes to avoid
If you put food uncovered in the refrigerator, it can easily incubate and spread microorganisms, as the air in the refrigerator is constantly moving and can transfer spores to other foods.
Also, if you have served food and are enjoying just sitting around the table afterward, don't forget that food must be cooled quickly and stored properly. Bacteria are constantly moving and can grow in perishable foods such as meat, eggs, salads, cut fruit, and casseroles in as little as two hours.
Always check food labels for expiration dates and best-before dates, as well as serving and safe storage instructions.
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